COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio is once again at the center of a high-stakes fight over marijuana legalization. Just over a year after voters approved adult-use cannabis, Senate Bill 56, introduced by Sen. Steve Huffman, R-Tipp City, is poised to radically reshape the state’s marijuana laws. Supporters say the bill focuses on efficiency and safety. However,
LANSING - The number of operators of video and cable television in Michigan decreased by two to 29 in 2024, and the number of subscribers to the services continued a long-term decline, according to the Michigan Public Service Commission’s annual Status of Competition for Video Services report. Providers reported 1,100,636 video and cable customers in
PITTSBURGH - Researchers have revolutionized cancer immunotherapy by developing a way to grow T cells in the lab that live longer and fight cancer more effectively. They identified flaws in traditional methods, where sugar-rich growth media caused T cells to depend on glucose and die quickly when reintroduced into the body. By supplementing the growth
SAN FRANCISCO - Scammers continuously create new tactics to extract money from unsuspecting individuals. As awareness grows around phone call scams, they've resorted to new messaging scams. Personal data security company Zimperium has discovered that a new attack "exclusively targeting mobile devices" has been caught "stealing credentials and sensitive data," MSN reported. Phone scams can
KALAMAZOO - Starting June 5, American Airlines will begin operating Embraer 170 aircraft on all daily flights between Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). As a result, this upgrade replaces previous planes with a larger aircraft to significantly improve the passenger experience. 1. What to Expect on the E170 Aircraft
LANSING - Megan Schrauben, MiSTEM Executive Director, released the statement below following Gov. Whitmer’s signing of House Bill 5649, which will expand computer science and STEM curriculum in public schools across the state. "Science, technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) education, including computer science, provides students the chance to participate in authentic field experiences that grow
ANN ARBOR – The Industrial Hemp Association of Michigan (iHemp Michigan) will hold its board elections virtually on February 19 via Zoom. According to current President Blain Becktold, the board will mostly stay the same, although some new members might join. Furthermore, Becktold explained that Michigan’s industrial hemp program will return to the US Department
WASHINGTON DC - A Republican lawmaker, Senator Stephen Huffman, has introduced legislation to significantly amend the state’s voter-approved adult-use marijuana legalization law. Lawmakers are reportedly fast-tracking Senate Bill 56, which seeks to make dozens of changes to Ohio’s law. Fifty-seven percent of Ohioans voted for the law in 2023. Changes proposed by SB 56 include raising taxes on the retail sale of
ANN ARBOR - The National Telecommunications and Information Administration has recommended Merit Network for a Digital Equity Competitive Grant program award of $11 million to support and promote the expansion of digital upskilling in Michigan communities. According to the NTIA website, "The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recommended for award more than $369 million to 41 organizations to
ANN ARBOR — Ann Arbor officials have identified a funding solution to build the eco-friendly fire station of the future they’ve been talking about for years. City Council voted 10-0 Tuesday, Jan. 21, to approve a notice of intent to issue $12 million in capital improvement bonds to finance some or all of the costs
